Remodeling

I think that it is funny how much work it is to remodel, or even do small projects in, a house. Right now I am helping my friend and his wife with some projects around their house that they just bought. I am reminded that even though tasks seem simple and quick, they never are.

The current project is remodeling the downstairs bathroom. Once the demo was completed, I realized that everything that was existing needs to be moved or changed. None of the work is that difficult or challenging but it will take some creative thinking to accomplish it all with high quality. Last night my friend and I went to cut the slab to install the DWV pipe and found that our saw could not get the job done the way we wanted to and now he is going to rent a saw and cut the slab today.

It sucks that I can't be there to help him but the fact remains that he has the time off and I do not. I am confident that the work will be completed and will be of high quality. So far the work that my friends have put into their house looks great and I am very excited to have the rest of the work finished.

I guess the moral of this post is that no matter how easy something seems it might be, always be prepared to put a lot more time in.


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